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     Albert Ball was born on 21 March 1879 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.² He was the son of William Orville Ball and Celestia C. Hall.^1,3 Albert Ball married Anna Marion Johnson, daughter of Ever H. Johnson and Sarah M. (????), on 21 November 1900.^3,2 Albert Ball died on 16 January 1962 at age 82.²

     Edwin Ball was born on 16 June 1881 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.² He was the son of William Orville Ball and Celestia C. Hall.^1,3 Edwin Ball married Rose E. Dutcher, daughter of Riley Dutcher and Nellie Geddes, circa 1903.^3,4 Edwin Ball died on 22 April 1935 at Melrose, Jackson Co., WI, at age 53.^2,5
     From and obituary: The many friends of Ed Ball were deeply shocked Monday, April 22, 1935, to hear he had passed away at midnight in Monroe County. Edwin Ball was born June 16, 1881 in the city of Black River Falls in the house now occupied by Mrs. Ida Flanigan. He was the son of W. R. and Celestia Hall Ball. His mother passed away when Ed was but two years of age and his father passing away later at his home in the city of Black River Falls. Eddie had never complained of being ill previous to his death. He was united in marriage to Rose Dutcher, this union being blessed with nine children, two dying in infancy. A few years ago he moved his family to the town of Unity, where they resided a short while, from there his wife and children estrayed elsewhere. Later Ed moved back to Melrose and for the past two years has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruley who reside here in the village. Ed was laid to rest in the Ox Bow Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss beside his family two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Hopkins of California and Mrs. Seth Ball of Los Angeles and one brother Alberth Ball of Shamrock.⁵

     Estella May Ball was born on 7 February 1885 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.² She was the daughter of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.³ Estella May Ball married Steven H. Jacobs on 1 July 1905.¹ Estella May Ball died circa 1940.²
     As of 1 July 1905,her married name was Jacobs.¹ Her married name was Strader.

     Arthur Nelson Ball was born on 17 August 1886 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ He was the son of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.² Arthur Nelson Ball married Mary Louise Bowen, daughter of Willis David Bowen and Minnie Alice Parmenter, on 30 August 1911 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.³ Arthur Nelson Ball died on 17 January 1953 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI, at age 66.³ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.³

     Frank Cassius Ball was born on 24 March 1888 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ He was the son of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.² Frank Cassius Ball married Hallie M. Rhodifer, daughter of John Rhodifer and Phoebe Carpenter, on 28 June 1911.^1,3

     Olive Jane Ball was born on 15 September 1891 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.²

     Theodore Mason Ball was born on 9 March 1895 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ He was the son of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.² Theodore Mason Ball married Myrtle J. Donohue.³ Theodore Mason Ball died circa 1979.¹

     Esther Ball was born on 20 June 1898 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.² She was the daughter of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.¹ Esther Ball married Richard J. Duffy circa 1920.^3,4 Esther Ball died on 18 September 1975 at age 77.²
     She may have also married a Mr. Fairbanks.⁵ As of circa 1920,her married name was Duffy.

     (child) Ball was born say 1890 at WI.¹ (child) Ball was the child of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.¹ (child) Ball died before 1900.¹

     Harry Ball was born say 1893 at WI.¹ Harry Ball was the child of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.¹ Harry Ball died before 1900.¹

     Allie Clara Ball was born on 4 May 1897 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.² Allie Clara Ball died on 30 October 1897.¹

     (child) Ball was born say 1901 at WI.¹ (child) Ball was the child of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings.¹ (child) Ball died before 1910.¹

     Mary Louise Bowen was born on 7 August 1891 at Burns, Monroe Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of Willis David Bowen and Minnie Alice Parmenter.¹ Mary Louise Bowen married Arthur Nelson Ball, son of William Orville Ball and Ida Carrie Livings, on 30 August 1911 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ Mary Louise Bowen died on 11 December 1988 at age 97.² She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.²
     As of circa 1911,her married name was Ball.³

     Ferne Opal Ball was born on 22 April 1912 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Nelson Ball and Mary Louise Bowen.² Ferne Opal Ball married Earl LeRoy Staffon, son of Charles Staffon and Mary Elizabeth Beaser, on 1 October 1930 at Methodist Church, Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ Ferne Opal Ball died on 23 November 1990 at age 78; SSDI lists last residence as Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI.³ She was buried at Chapel Hill Mausoleum, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI.⁴
     As of 1 October 1930,her married name was Staffon.

     William Orville Ball was born on 2 November 1913 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ He was the son of Arthur Nelson Ball and Mary Louise Bowen.² William Orville Ball married Myrtle Engelman, daughter of John Engelman and Helen Crisinger, on 8 June 1938.¹

     Ross Arden Ball was born on 5 August 1915 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ He was the son of Arthur Nelson Ball and Mary Louise Bowen.² Ross Arden Ball died on 11 October 1969 at age 54.¹ He was buried at Pole Grove Cemetery, Hixton, Jackson Co., WI.³

     Robert Wayne Ball was born on 11 March 1918 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.¹ He was the son of Arthur Nelson Ball and Mary Louise Bowen.² Robert Wayne Ball died on 25 March 1983 at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI, at age 65.^3,4 He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.⁵
     From an obituary: Robert W. Ball, 65, Black River Falls, died Friday, March 25 at Black River Memorial Hospital. He was born March 11, 1918, in Black River Falls to Arthur and Mary Bowen Ball. He was raised in Black River Falls and was employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935 to 1937. He married Evelyn B. Karg on April 17, 1937 in Black River Falls. Mr. Ball was employed by the Jackson Electric Cooperative for 43 years and at the time of his retirement, on April 30, 1980, he was employed as a line superintendent. He was a member of the Black River Falls Volunteer Fire Department from 1952 to 1970 and served as its chief for one year. Ball also served for 33 years on the Loan Committee of the Co-op Credit Union in Black River Falls. He was a member of the Wisconsin Rural Electrification Cooperatives Superintendent's Association. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of Black River Falls; three daughters, Mrs. Janice Smith, of Hayward, Mrs. Bonnie O'Neill and Mrs. Kathryn Livangood, both of Black River Falls; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Mary Ball of Black River Falls; two brothers, William of Clinton and Lyle of Alpine, Calif. and three sisters, Mrs. Fern Staffon of Wisconson Rapids and Mrs. Mary Van Sickle and Mrs. Alice Erickson, both of Sparta. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.⁵

     Anson Harold Ball was born in October 1895 at PA.² He was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte Ball and Annie Bell Carpenter.¹ Anson Harold Ball married Fannie A. Phelps say 1913.¹ Anson Harold Ball died in 1929.¹

     Fannie A. Phelps was born circa 1892 at PA.² She married Anson Harold Ball, son of Napoleon Bonaparte Ball and Annie Bell Carpenter, say 1913.¹
     As of say 1913,her married name was Ball.

     Phelps W. Ball was born on 8 June 1914 at PA.¹ He was the son of Anson Harold Ball and Fannie A. Phelps.¹ Phelps W. Ball married Margaret Campbell in 1932.²

     LeRoy Ball was born in July 1899 at PA.¹
     He was adopted after July 1899; his adoptive parents were Jasper and Hellen Ball.¹

     John Kloz married Philipine (????)¹

     Philipine (????) married John Kloz.¹
     Her married name was Kloz.¹

     John Carl Ball was born circa 1903 at PA.² He was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte Ball and Lucy Willamina Kloz.¹ John Carl Ball died in 1932.¹

     Van Hazen Ball was born on 5 March 1905 at PA.^2,1 He was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte Ball and Lucy Willamina Kloz.¹ Van Hazen Ball married Sylvia Ruby Cady in 1926.¹ Van Hazen Ball and Sylvia Ruby Cady were divorced.¹ Van Hazen Ball died on 23 March 1989 at age 84.³